Topic: 2011-2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (thinking of buying)

[rrocket]

My buddy has one with the 8 speed.  He said he had to bring it in for a couple of reflashes for better shifting.  That's the only negative thing he's really had to say about it.

[dirtyjeffer]

i see a ton of GJs around here...including the newest models.

[petetherocker]

1 got my 2012 Overland in May of 2013, it sat on the dealer lot for near 300 days (small Northern Alberta town), when I purchased it, it had 1280 kms on it (practically brand new). My window sticker shows msrp of $ 55,175,  I paid $43,456+++  which isn't much more than our American bretheren would of paid.  It took me a while to find it, but I saved a ton. 

At the time I was seriously considering importing one, I contacted a couple American dealerships close to the border and though they said they couldn't sell me a brand new one, they could of sold me a used one/lease buy back.  Though I might of saved $10k on the price, I would of had to buy an aftermarket warranty for about $4k, and by the time you paid travel expenses, import fees,etc.... I prolly would of only saved a couple of thousand.  I didn't think it was worth the trouble.  You might.

My advice, be patient and be ready to pounce when the right deal comes along.

[redman]

1 got my 2012 Overland in May of 2013, it sat on the dealer lot for near 300 days (small Northern Alberta town), when I purchased it, it had 1280 kms on it (practically brand new). My window sticker shows msrp of $ 55,175,  I paid $43,456+++  which isn't much more than our American bretheren would of paid.  It took me a while to find it, but I saved a ton. 

At the time I was seriously considering importing one, I contacted a couple American dealerships close to the border and though they said they couldn't sell me a brand new one, they could of sold me a used one/lease buy back.  Though I might of saved $10k on the price, I would of had to buy an aftermarket warranty for about $4k, and by the time you paid travel expenses, import fees,etc.... I prolly would of only saved a couple of thousand.  I didn't think it was worth the trouble.  You might.

My advice, be patient and be ready to pounce when the right deal comes along.

Patience, my wife ? When she locks onto any idea it's hard to get her to ease up.

Tough, but oh so alluring.


 

[tooscoops]

just had an 11 traded in... only 49 kms... good customer here... limited model... has some extras. only mentioning it here not as a pm due to it having the big roof... could part with it for 30.

i personally love the big roof and it doesn't score any different on the tests... but we all have our wants!

[Solstice2006]

just had an 11 traded in... only 49 kms... good customer here... limited model... has some extras. only mentioning it here not as a pm due to it having the big roof... could part with it for 30.

i personally love the big roof and it doesn't score any different on the tests... but we all have our wants!

V6 or V8 with 5.7L?

[tooscoops]

just the 3.6... limited package with the roof, trailer tow, nav, 20" wheels... blackberry exterior (very dark blue), light interior...  quite nice actually.

[Solstice2006]

just the 3.6... limited package with the roof, trailer tow, nav, 20" wheels... blackberry exterior (very dark blue), light interior...  quite nice actually.

I find it quite difficult finding a used Grand Cherokee with the 5.7L.  As the 3.6L on tows 3,500lbs.  But the 3.2L in the Cherokee tows 4500lbs.  So really the Cherokee makes more sense. But since the Grand Cherokee was out longer, I thought there would be some close to the price of a Cherokee with the V6.  But so far no luck. 

[tooscoops]

the 3.6 in 2011 when equipped with the factory tow group (as this one has) is rated at 5000lbs.

and this at 30000 is quite a bit less than a comparibly equipped new cherokee (limited, 4x4, v6)... that would be in the mid 30's... even a 2wd, v6 with tow on a sport is over 26.. and doesn't have near the options of most grands you'll find....

but i do see your point...

[Solstice2006]

the 3.6 in 2011 when equipped with the factory tow group (as this one has) is rated at 5000lbs.

and this at 30000 is quite a bit less than a comparibly equipped new cherokee (limited, 4x4, v6)... that would be in the mid 30's... even a 2wd, v6 with tow on a sport is over 26.. and doesn't have near the options of most grands you'll find....

but i do see your point...

Thanks for the correction.  I will remove the Cherokee from my short list, and replace it with the Grand Cherokee.  Not to many vehicles that seat 5, that have a tow rating of 4500lbs+.

The $30k is a good price.   This is decent as well, with the V8

http://wwwb.autotrader.ca/a/Jeep/Grand+Cherokee/Waterloo/Ontario/5_21351061_ON20070802095444215/?showcpo=ShowCPO&orup=8_15_21

[tooscoops]

that is pretty good. I do enjoy the hemi... ours will have a normal list a little higher than the 30 number, but i figure with this crowd, just cut to the chase!

[Solstice2006]

Well good luck.  Will be at least 2 years before I consider a towing vehicle.  Considering V6 Limited Grand Cherokee, base MDX, GMC Canyon diesel, and possibly the Highlander.  Trying to avoid the premium gas of the MDX, we will see, depends on the budget in the years to come..

[Solstice2006]

its easier to filter them out when you put the minimum mileage at 25k, that gets most of them out.

[Benhaze]

the 3.6 in 2011 when equipped with the factory tow group (as this one has) is rated at 5000lbs.

and this at 30000 is quite a bit less than a comparibly equipped new cherokee (limited, 4x4, v6)... that would be in the mid 30's... even a 2wd, v6 with tow on a sport is over 26.. and doesn't have near the options of most grands you'll find....

but i do see your point...

Thanks for the correction.  I will remove the Cherokee from my short list, and replace it with the Grand Cherokee.  Not to many vehicles that seat 5, that have a tow rating of 4500lbs+.

The $30k is a good price.   This is decent as well, with the V8

http://wwwb.autotrader.ca/a/Jeep/Grand+Cherokee/Waterloo/Ontario/5_21351061_ON20070802095444215/?showcpo=ShowCPO&orup=8_15_21

I saw a Cherokee towing what must have been a trailer close to 4500# and it did not look right. You are much better doing it with a GC.

[Solstice2006]

the 3.6 in 2011 when equipped with the factory tow group (as this one has) is rated at 5000lbs.

and this at 30000 is quite a bit less than a comparibly equipped new cherokee (limited, 4x4, v6)... that would be in the mid 30's... even a 2wd, v6 with tow on a sport is over 26.. and doesn't have near the options of most grands you'll find....

but i do see your point...

Thanks for the correction.  I will remove the Cherokee from my short list, and replace it with the Grand Cherokee.  Not to many vehicles that seat 5, that have a tow rating of 4500lbs+.

The $30k is a good price.   This is decent as well, with the V8

http://wwwb.autotrader.ca/a/Jeep/Grand+Cherokee/Waterloo/Ontario/5_21351061_ON20070802095444215/?showcpo=ShowCPO&orup=8_15_21

I saw a Cherokee towing what must have been a trailer close to 4500# and it did not look right. You are much better doing it with a GC.

I am not looking to tow 4500lbs.  I am looking between 2800lbs-3400lbs.  So the Cherokee, or Grand Cherokee could handle it.  But I prefer the looks of the Grand Cherokee better, the cargo area is bigger, and it's more affordable used.  As they been out longer.  And most of the Cherokee's you see with the V6, are quite loaded. 

[Benhaze]

I also prefer the GC but here they are retaining their value very well. If you like the Cherokee too, you need to factor the overall net difference between buying new with a good warranty and interest rate vs. used with higher interest rate (if you need financing of course), little or no warranty and less insurance coverage (not a critical factor but something to be aware of).

[Solstice2006]

I also prefer the GC but here they are retaining their value very well. If you like the Cherokee too, you need to factor the overall net difference between buying new with a good warranty and interest rate vs. used with higher interest rate (if you need financing of course), little or no warranty and less insurance coverage (not a critical factor but something to be aware of).

Something I will look into when purchasing time comes closer 2-3 years.  And Chrysler doesn't have a CPO program of 0.9 to 1.9 that I have seen.  But buying new, doesn't make sense for me, especially with domestics.  I get more savings even if I have to pay the 4-5% interest in a used vehicle, vs 0% on a new vehicle, with the depreciation they take in 2-3 years.

[tooscoops]

that has been changing lately... their depreciation has been getting a little less drastic and more in line for what it should be... on some models at least. in many cases (especially under the Jeep name) there is a strong case to be made for new...

but yeah, looking two to three years is all speculation anyways... who knows what new/used cars will be out/worth then...

[EV-Light]

I also prefer the GC but here they are retaining their value very well. If you like the Cherokee too, you need to factor the overall net difference between buying new with a good warranty and interest rate vs. used with higher interest rate (if you need financing of course), little or no warranty and less insurance coverage (not a critical factor but something to be aware of).

Something I will look into when purchasing time comes closer 2-3 years.  And Chrysler doesn't have a CPO program of 0.9 to 1.9 that I have seen.  But buying new, doesn't make sense for me, especially with domestics.  I get more savings even if I have to pay the 4-5% interest in a used vehicle, vs 0% on a new vehicle, with the depreciation they take in 2-3 years.

I agree on the depreciation issue...buying a brand new domestic is crazy because depreciation in the first 2 years will likely be in the order of 40% or more.

[Sir Osis of Liver]

I also prefer the GC but here they are retaining their value very well. If you like the Cherokee too, you need to factor the overall net difference between buying new with a good warranty and interest rate vs. used with higher interest rate (if you need financing of course), little or no warranty and less insurance coverage (not a critical factor but something to be aware of).

Something I will look into when purchasing time comes closer 2-3 years.  And Chrysler doesn't have a CPO program of 0.9 to 1.9 that I have seen.  But buying new, doesn't make sense for me, especially with domestics.  I get more savings even if I have to pay the 4-5% interest in a used vehicle, vs 0% on a new vehicle, with the depreciation they take in 2-3 years.

I agree on the depreciation issue...buying a brand new domestic is crazy because depreciation in the first 2 years will likely be in the order of 40% or more.

The highest depreciation is on high end European cars: S-class, 7 series, A8, and of course anything English. They can lose half their value in the first year alone.